My Internship Abroad in Mallorca

From May 26 to June 13, 2025, I had the opportunity to complete an internship abroad in sunny Palma de Mallorca, thanks to the Erasmus+ program.

Finding a suitable law firm went smoothly thanks to online research, as Palma has numerous lawyers and notaries who specialize in German-speaking clients. While knowledge of Spanish was an advantage, it wasn’t a strict requirement – a big plus!

I arrived a few days before the start of my internship, which gave me enough time to absorb the island and the new culture. During my three-week stay, I lived in a centrally located Airbnb in the heart of Palma. From there, I could reach everything on foot, and even the main train station was only five minutes away. Communication on the island was generally possible in both English and German.

On my first day at the law firm Porta & Associates, I was warmly welcomed by the office manager. Although many employees were on vacation, there was still plenty to do. In total, there were six of us – interns and legal trainees – so we organized ourselves into early and late shifts. For longer stays, we also planned our vacation time independently and either divided tasks among ourselves or worked on them as a team.

I had the chance to assist with translations, client correspondence, and blog posts for the firm’s website, where I could showcase my skills. I also handled the phone service for German calls. If I had any questions or problems, both the lawyers and the other interns were always helpful and supportive. Using the digital legal software required a bit of patience, but we supported one another, which made working together very pleasant.

In the second week, I had the opportunity to attend a client meeting, take the minutes, and later research a recommended course of action. Since I work in a notary’s office in Germany, it was especially exciting to look at a case from a lawyer’s perspective for once.

As part of a document correction procedure, I also accompanied a lawyer to a notary appointment and even had a brief exchange with the Spanish notary about his daily work. I was quite surprised at how different the responsibilities of notaries are in Spain compared to Germany.

Despite the work, I still had plenty of free time to explore the island, enjoy the wonderful weather, and experience the Mallorcan way of life. Thanks to the work environment, I quickly connected with others and got to know sides of Mallorca beyond the typical tourist attractions.

In the three weeks – which passed far too quickly – I gained deep insights into the culture and working methods of a German-Spanish law firm and significantly improved my language skills. The internship was a valuable experience, both personally and professionally, and one that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone.

Let me know if you need a shorter version or if this will be used in a CV or Erasmus report – I can adapt the tone accordingly.